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Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL15).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL13

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 or Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).